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Why Dalhousie launched six new computer science majors
As AI, cybersecurity and other fields reshape computing, Dalhousie has launched six new majors designed to give students deeper expertise and clearer pathways into emerging careers. Read more.
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Find out who is marking 25, 35, 45, and even 50 years at Dalhousie as the university celebrates employees whose dedication has shaped generations of students and colleagues.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Canada's Ocean Envoy Diana Fox Carney visited Dalhousie to gather ideas from researchers, policymakers and community leaders ahead of next year's Our Ocean Conference.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Top national scores in faculty awards, research impact, student financial support, and reputation highlighted Dalhousie’s strengths in Maclean’s newly revamped rankings framework.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Introducing this year's recipients of Dal's University-Wide Teaching Awards, which celebrate excellence in teaching and pedagogy across a number of different categories.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Dalhousie has established its first full-time Aboriginal student advisor position and created an affiliated campus centre to boost support for students from Indigenous communities attending the university.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and former Ontario premier and MP Bob Rae were among the prominent attendees at Monday’s launch for the Dal-hosted MacEachen Institute: a nationally focused, non-partisan interdisciplinary institute supporting progressive public policy and citizen engagement.
Mobilizing knowledge, helping children: Dal‑based CYCC network receives $1.2 million funding renewal
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Government of Canada announces renewed funding for Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts, a Dalhousie-based, national knowledge-mobilization network with more than 250 members spanning multiple sectors.
Friday, April 29, 2016
First Nations chiefs from across Atlantic Canada gathered at Dalhousie on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion on education with the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minster of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.